Philip Ibitoye 
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a suspected traffic robber, simply identified as Ali, in the Ikate area of Lagos State. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the disclosure in a statement on Wednesday. He revealed that the suspect was nabbed by police operatives with the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that CP Tunji Disu has assumed office as the Commissioner of Police in charge of the Rivers State Police Command. He assumed office on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, exactly a week after Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun appointed him to the role. The IGP said Disu, who was his Principal … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Veteran Nigerian singer, Salawa Abeni has gone public with her new husband, Rasheed Adahunse. The public reveal happened over the weekend on the occasion of his birthday and retirement party in Lagos State. Her new husband was the immediate past comptroller and commandant of the Customs Training College. Adahunse is … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State House of Assembly has bemoaned the alleged recklessness of some motorists operating in the state just as the lawmakers raised concerns over the activities of some officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). The assembly, led by their Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, expressed their … Read more
By Solomon Babawale Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a historic move, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State led a high-profile delegation, including the Commissioner for Tourism, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka and his Special Adviser on Tourism, Mr. Idris Aregbe, to participate at the renowned Lord Mayor’s Show in London on Saturday. The Lord Mayor’s Show, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has denied reports that the National Grid has been shut down over the nationwide strike by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC), and their affiliates. The TCN management debunked the reports in a statement on Tuesday. Recall that the NLC … Read more
The NLC and TUC had threatened a strike action in the past. However, the unions delayed the action due to pleas from the federal government. The unions opted to embark on an indefinite nationwide strike on Tuesday. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have embarked on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Task Force has debunked reports claiming that the agency was involved in the car chase which led to an accident and tragic death of two officials of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) along Gbagada axis on Monday. The task force’s denial was contained in a statement … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has denied that the Lagos State Transport Management Authority (LASTMA) was involved in an accident in the Gbagada area of Lagos. Sola Giwa, the Special Adviser on Transportation to the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, made the disclosure in a statement on Monday. … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that a Consultant Psychiatrist and Newspaper Columnist, Dr. Femi Olugbile, is set to publicly present his new book ‘Pelewura’. The public presentation of the new book is scheduled for Wednesday, November 15, 2023, in Victoria Island, Lagos state. Former Inspector-General of Police, Musiliu Smith, is the Father of … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that Senator Tokunbo Muhkail Abiru, the lawmaker representing the Lagos East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, on Sunday, conducted an inspection tour of the mini stadium project he facilitated in Odo-Egiri community of Eredo LCDA, Epe, Lagos State. The lawmaker disclosed his tour of the facility in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State, and Governor-elect Usman Ododo of Kogi State, on their victory in the November 11 governorship elections. The president’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, on Monday. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has sealed the Awolowo, Ojuwoye and Daleko markets in Mushin, as well as Odo Asimohu Market in the Itire area of the state. The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) made the disclosure in a terse statement on Sunday. The action is the latest in a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has convened a stakeholders’ meeting to address a proposed strike and protest by public transport drivers in Lagos. The command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, made the disclosure in a statement Sunday evening. Public transport drivers in Lagos had called for a protest against the Lagos State … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that the Aladeshonyin of Odo-Noforija Kingdom, Oba Babatunde Olaogun Ogunlaja, the President General of Heritage Forum, on Saturday graced the annual Governor General’s Day of the High Society Club of Nigeria to celebrate the current governor, Babatunde Ogunlade, in a dignified celebration. The event also featured the unveiling … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a suspected drug dealer, 45-year-old Godwin Emuneyin who is physically challenged and allegedly uses his wheelchair as cover to deal in illicit substances such as methamphetamine and skunk in Afuze, headquarters of Owan East local government area of Edo … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the High Society Club of Nigeria (HSCN) has celebrated its Governor General, Baale Babatunde Oluwashina Ogunlade. The celebration took place on Saturday in Shomolu area of Lagos State for the club’s 2023 Annual Governor General’s Day. The event also featured the commissioning of HSCN’s guesthouse. Baale Ogunlade expressed his excitement … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos has become the first African City to participate in the Lord’s Mayor Show in London, United Kingdom. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, made the disclosure in a statement posted on social media Saturday evening. The Lord Mayor’s Show, an 800-year tradition, is the oldest, longest, and least-rehearsed civic procession … Read more
The Lekki Free Zone Development Company (LFZDC) was established in May 2006 as a Joint Venture Partnership pursuant to the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Act. It is located in the Southeastern corner of Lagos State. It faces the Atlantic Ocean to the south, and the Lekki Lagoon to the north. It is bordered with 5 … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) have arrested a private car driver after hitting and killing an innocent passerby around Ogba, Lagos. The Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Mr Adebayo Taofiq, announced the development in a statement on Saturday. Taofiq revealed that the driver … Read more